Despite a DOJ investigation finding insufficient evidence, Donald Trump's appointee, U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan, plans to indict former FBI Director James Comey for allegedly lying to Congress. Prosecutors recommended against charges, citing an inability to meet the standard for conviction. Halligan, lacking prior criminal prosecution experience, will present evidence to a grand jury before the statute of limitations expires. This action follows Trump's public calls for Comey's prosecution, highlighting a politically charged atmosphere within the Eastern District of Virginia's U.S. Attorney's office.

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